DETROIT — Matthew Stafford doesn’t win games on his own and the same goes for losses.

The Detroit Lions quarterback struggled with four interceptions in the 24-21 loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday. Stafford had a bad day, but he was not alone.

Certainly he’d like a few tosses back, but he still has the confidence of his teammates.

“He’s still one of the best quarterbacks in the league, he knows how to whip that ball around,’’ wide receiver Nate Burleson said. “What I’ll do as a receiver is I’ll get open for him, I know he’s going to put the ball where it needs to be and we’ll move on.

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“There’s no drop in my confidence in our quarterback, he’s still one of the best in the league. So I’m good,’’ Burleson said.

Stafford was 26 of 46 for 297 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions.

He had a hard time pinpointing the most disappointing aspect of Sunday’s loss.

“I don’t know, the way we played,’’ a subdued Stafford said. “We can’t be minus-five and a punt block in turnover ratio and expect to win games. That’s the hardest part to swallow. Obviously knowing personally that I had a hand in a lot of those doesn’t make me feel too good.’’

Coach Jim Schwartz hasn’t lost faith in Stafford either. He said he didn’t think his quarterback played too recklessly.

“He just wasn’t as sharp as he’s been. Particularly the one that was the pick-six,’’ Schwartz said. “The made it difficult. They rushed well. Give credit where credit is due.’’